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A story (and songs) of love – beyond Ilaiyaraaja and Rahman

It was an idea that stemmed out of a contest from Chennai Bloggers Club (more on it later), and I was out of my comfort zone. Krupa (my partner in crime for this post) and I came up with this abstract idea – narrating a love story through songs. Songs are an integral part of Indian movies, and with so much beautiful music out there, we thought it might be an interesting experiment.

Only when I started choosing my list, I realised that I had been typecast as an “Ilaiyaraaja only” blogger because of my comprehensive blogging about the maestro. It was time to show that I am beyond the stereotype.

So I decided that this post will not have any Ilaiyaraaja or Rahman’s music (the two most popular choices if it comes to any list).

All the songs stay in my playlist for one reason or the other.

All the songs in the list are post-1997 to late 2000s as Krupa’s story is in that timeline.

Check Krupa’s story and listen to the music. Hope they make sense 🙂 And tell us how the experiment was.

Oru Ooril Azhage Uruvai – Kaakha Kaakha (2003)

Music Composer: Harris Jayaraj. Singer: Karthik. Lyricist: Thamarai.

There is no other song that describes the beauty and elegance of a woman like this song. Some of the songs that describe a woman would tread to vulgarity but this one is so detailed but at the same time dignified as a woman wrote it.

Arabu Naade Asanthu Pogum

3. Vaaya Moodi Summa Iruda – Mugamoodi (2012)

Music Composer: K. Singer: Aalaap Raju. Lyricist: Madhan Karky

When you fall in love, friends are going to be the first one to support and the first one to warn you of the eventual heartbreak. And as a person in love, you are going to convince your friends. This song depicts both sides perfectly, and the lyrics are something to die for.

Vaaya Moodi Summa Iruda

4. Kaadhalai Yaaradi – Thakka Thimi Thaa (2005)

Expressing your love to someone is the hardest thing in the world. Some movies have depicted the fear of loss and the pain of endless waiting. I am a person who thinks it’s important to open your heart truthfully to the person you love. This song depicts the dilemma of two hearts as they delve on how are they going to open up their hearts to each other.

Kaadhalai Yaaradi

5. Perunthil Nee Enakku – Pori (2007)

Poetry and songs eulogise love with things beyond the realm of human power to give that revered status, but love is all about finding beauty in the smallest things in the world. The metaphors used in this song is what love for me 🙂

Kanave Kalayadhe

8. Nila Nee Vaanam Kaatru – Pokkisham (2009)

A small separation between two people in love is tough, but a long-distance relationship is even more difficult. Technology has enabled us to be in touch in a long distance relationship but what if you can only write letters to your loved one.
When was the last time you wrote something for your beloved? When did last write a long email instead of short WhatsApp messages and emojis?

Po Nee Po

The songs were chosen to suit the narrative of Krupa, but these songs show the different facets of love. It also shows my Non-Ilaiyaraaja side for once.

About the Chennai Bloggers Club Contest:

The contest was to collaborate with another blogger in the theme of love and create something interesting. Krupa and I wanted to experiment with our idea. We know that the idea is abstract, but we hope we made it enjoyable.